This Time Together: Laughter and Reflection is the latest memoir from iconic comedienne Carol Burnett, relating over fifty years of her personal life, hit TV show, and famous friendships. Burnett uses a light tone to highlight her start on The Garry Moore Show, and utilizes short, succinct chapters to convey memories: from her first meeting with Cary Grant and Lucille Ball to how her show’s famous ensemble was formed. As she touches on sad moments, never lingering long, the reader will get a sense of the hard work and drive this entertainer harnessed to produce and perform a hit variety show for eleven seasons. Even after surviving a divorce and the untimely death of her daughter, Burnett makes the reader come away with good feelings and happiness, the same feelings she still shares with audiences today. - Kathy (Sunset)
Monday, June 28, 2010
Book Review: This Time Together
This Time Together: Laughter and Reflection is the latest memoir from iconic comedienne Carol Burnett, relating over fifty years of her personal life, hit TV show, and famous friendships. Burnett uses a light tone to highlight her start on The Garry Moore Show, and utilizes short, succinct chapters to convey memories: from her first meeting with Cary Grant and Lucille Ball to how her show’s famous ensemble was formed. As she touches on sad moments, never lingering long, the reader will get a sense of the hard work and drive this entertainer harnessed to produce and perform a hit variety show for eleven seasons. Even after surviving a divorce and the untimely death of her daughter, Burnett makes the reader come away with good feelings and happiness, the same feelings she still shares with audiences today. - Kathy (Sunset)
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